2026 Air France Baggage Allowance for Carry On and Checked Baggage

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Air France Hand Luggage Allowance:

Economy (All Flights) & Short-Haul Premium Economy: 1 bag with dimensions of 55 x 35 x 25 cm / 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in, plus a personal item measuring 40 x 30 x 15 cm / 16 x 12 x 6 in. The total weight must not exceed 12 kg / 26.4 lbs.

Long-Haul Premium Economy, All Business, and La Première: two items of hand luggage, plus a personal item. The weight of all items must not exceed 18 kg/ 39.7 lbs.

Air France Carry On and Musical Instruments

Instruments smaller than 115 cm/ 45 inches in total dimensions can be brought on board as standard hand luggage. For larger musical instruments, prior approval from Air France customer service is required, at least 48 hours in advance. Such instruments will be placed on one or more extra seats, which must be paid for by the passenger. The maximum weight per seat is 46 kg/ 101 lbs.

Air France Hand Luggage for Infants

Infants travelling on your lap are entitled to a hand luggage item up to 12 kg/ 26.4 lbs that does not exceed 55 x 35 x 25 cm / 21 x 13 x 9 in.

Air France Carry On and Prohibited Items

Certain items are too dangerous to carry in your hand luggage. These include:

Paint

Camping stoves containing gas

Firearms

Fireworks

Homemade alcoholic beverages

Air France Checked Baggage Allowance:

Economy Light / Basic Fares: 0 bags included (all checked luggage must be purchased separately)

Economy Standard: 1 bag up to 23 kg / 50.7 lbs 

Premium Economy (Long-Haul): 2 bags up to 23 kg / 50.7 lbs each 

Business: 2 bags up to 32 kg / 70.5 lbs each 

La Première: 3 bags up to 32 kg / 70.5 lbs each

Air France Checked Baggage and Excess Baggage Fees

If bags exceed 158 cm or the baggage allowance provided in the fare travelled on, an extra fee will be charged at the airport. 

Overweight Fees (Bags over 23 kg up to 32 kg): €70 on flights within Europe; €100 / $120 USD on flights between Europe and the US/Canada

Oversized Fees (Bags 159 cm to 300 cm): €125 within Europe; €300 / $350 USD on transatlantic flights.

No item must exceed 32 kg/ 70.5 lbs.

Air France Checked Baggage for Children

Children with their own seat are allocated the same baggage allowance as adults. Infants travelling on an adult’s lap are allowed a hand luggage item weighing less than 12 kg/ 26.4 lbs with dimensions that do not exceed 55 x 35 x 25 cm/ 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in, plus an additional baggage item up to 10 kg/ 22 lbs (except when booked on an Economy Light/Basic ticket). A collapsible pushchair and car seat can also be transported in the hold.

Air France Checked Baggage and Exceptional Items

Smaller sports equipment under 23 kg / 50 lbs and under 300 cm / 118 in. can be transported in the hold, and are considered as standard luggage. Other items require prior permission from customer service. Bicycles are not considered as standard luggage and incur an additional charge between €65 and €125 , depending on the route travelled.

Musical instruments can be transported as hand baggage, or in an additional seat, depending on the instrument size (see above). Or, instruments can be checked into the hold. Permission must be sought 48 hours in advance for instruments over 32 kg/ 70 lbs and / or 300 cm / 118 in. Instruments must be stored in a hard case when transported in the hold.

Information correct as of 07/07/2026.